Question

the nurse is administering a vaccine to an 18 - month - old child. which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates appropriate communication with a toddler - aged client? 1. “we are all done! would you like a yellow or orange bandage?” 2. “don’t cry! i promise that this won’t hurt at all. it is just a little poke.” 3. \i am going to use an antibacterial wipe to kill all of the bacteria on your skin!\ 4. \imagine youre an astronaut getting a special shot to help you on your space mission!\

Explanation:

1. Option 1: Offering a simple, age-appropriate choice after the procedure respects a toddler's need for autonomy and provides a positive, calming end to the experience.
2. Option 2: Telling a toddler "this won't hurt" is dishonest (the poke will sting) and undermines trust; also, telling them "don't cry" invalidates their feelings.
3. Option 3: Using complex terms like "antibacterial wipe" and "kill all bacteria" is too technical for an 18-month-old, who cannot understand this language.
4. Option 4: A space mission analogy is too abstract for a toddler's cognitive level, which is focused on concrete, immediate experiences.

Answer:

1. "We are all done! Would you like a yellow or orange bandage?"